What a difference

Yesterday Chris, Jill, Babs, Eleanor and Catherine came along 

to the experimental block printing workshop.  It was a great day.

All sorts of objects were experimented with.   I managed to

grab a few photos before the end of the day.  Little Indian

printing blocks seem to be the favorite tool here.   So many

more great prints over the day.  Ideas whizzing about.

Experiments on paper

several colours on the stamping pad

design ideas - elements for a bag

then direct on to fabric

a calico bag given a wash of dilute paint

and then stamped - an African feel with

Indian print blocks - interesting

prints to be utilized in a quilt

and something different - blocks made from foam and

soft board.

A lovely light in the conservatory for working.  The day was warm

in the morning, but, goodness, in the afternoon the heat

 All windows and doors open, one student decamped to a 

table outside.  Methinks a fan might be a necessary purchase!